Semester 1 - Basic Astrology:001 - 12 weeks
Semester-2 - NAT 1 - Foundations in Astrology - 12 weeks
Semester 3 - NAT-2 - The Planets - 12 weeks
Semester 1 - NAT-3 -Deepening Planetary Delineation - 9 weeks
Semester-2 - NAT-4 - Aspects & Disposition - 9 weeks
Semester 1 - NAT-6 -Astronomy & Other Bodies - 12 weeks
Semester-2 - NAT-7 - Chart Calculations - 8 weeks
Semester 1 - PSM-2 -Forecasting: Refining Technique and Consulting Practicum - 9 weeks
Semester-2 - PSM-3 - Relationship Astrology - 9 weeks
New to Astrology? This Course is for You!
Are you serious about astrology but unsure if you want to pursue it professionally? This course is designed to give you the knowledge and confidence to make that decision while building a solid foundation in astrology.
Become a Highly Trained Professional Astrologer
Our program is the perfect starting point, offering a comprehensive and carefully developed curriculum that has been refined and proven since 1997. You'll explore all facets of astrology, including modern techniques, Hellenistic practices, and traditional astrology methods. This is a course that will set you up for success, no matter where your astrological journey takes you.
Much like the construction of a house, astrology requires a strong foundation. Would you live in a house if the foundation wasn’t poured correctly? If your answer is no , then why risk it with astrology?
This course ensures that your foundation is built solidly, providing the true fundamentals of astrology that will support your future studies or personal practice.
What You’ll Gain:
A thorough understanding of both traditional and modern astrology techniques.
Practical skills to apply astrology effectively in your day-to-day life.
Confidence to determine whether professional astrology is your true calling.
Your Future in Astrology Starts Here
Over the course of this 4-year program, you’ll receive the knowledge and training to either pursue a professional career in astrology or apply your skills for personal growth and the benefit of your family and loved ones.
Whether you're destined to become a professional astrologer or simply wish to enrich your life with astrology, this course will give you the tools you need to succeed.
Class 1: The Great Circles and the Horoscope Celestial Sphere Equator, Ecliptic, Horizon, Zenith, and Nadir Day and Night Charts (sect)
Class 2: Planetary Functions Role of the Planets Basic Meanings f the Visible Planets Basic Meanings of the Generational/Transpersonal Planets
Class 3: Elements ad Modalities The Signs of Polarity, Element, Mode Planets Ruling Signs
Class 4: Contemporary Temperament Patterns Marc Edmond Jones Temperament Patterns
Class 5: Hemispheres and Quadrants Sect by Placement in North/South Hemisphere with the Sun Introduction to Primary and Secondary Motion
Class 6: Astrological Houses Introduction to the Problem of House Divisions Groupings of the Houses by Pairs and Triangles
Class 7: Planets and Houses Planets in a Sign, Planets Ruling a Sign and Planets Ruling the Matters of a House
Class 8: The Major Aspects plus Inconjuncts The Vocabulary of Aspects (Partile, Orb, Under The Beams, Combustion, Cazimi)
Class 9: Sect The Basics of Essential Dignity and Debility Rulership vs. Affinity; Rulership, Detriment, Exaltation, Fall
Class 10: Introduction to Dispositors and Their Patterns
Class 11: Putting It Together; Chart Practicum
Class 12: Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class 1: Overview: The Many Roles of the Planets Planets as Nouns (Significators) and Planets as Verbs (Actions)
Class 2: Qualities of the Sun As An Archetype As a Noun or Verb
Class 3: Qualities of the Moon As An Archetype As a Noun or Verb
Class 4: Qualities of the Planets – Mercury As An Archetype As a Noun or Verb
Class 5: Qualities of the Planets – Venus and Mars As An Archetype As a Noun or Verb
Class 6: Qualities of Jupiter and Saturn As An Archetype As a Noun or Verb
Class 7: Qualities of the Transpersonal Planets Uranus, Neptune and Pluto
Class 8: Essential Dignities Looking Closer at Planetary Conditions
Class 9: Accidental Dignities Looking Closer at Planetary Conditions
Class 10: Interpretation Practice Technique – The Helmsman
Class 11: Chart Practicum
Class 12: Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Class 2: House Systems: Introducing Placidus
Class 3: Working with Interceptions
Class 4: The Angles - Difference between the Angles and Angular Houses
Class 5: Lunar Nodes and Eclipses
Class 6: Other Calculated Points – Arabic Parts Part of Fortune/Part of Spirit Antiscia, Vertex
Class 7: Retrogrades and Synodic Cycles Retrograde Cycles and Inferior Planets Retrograde Cycles of Superior Planets Synodic Cycles
Class 8: Lunar Phases Using Phases in Aspects
Class 9: Other Points – The Big Four plus Chiron Ceres, Vesta, Juno, Pallas Athena, Chiron
Class 10: Interpretation: Working with the Grammar of the Chart
Class 11: Chart Practicum
Class 12: Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class 1:Aspects, Orbs, and Configurations
Class 2: Hard Aspects
Class 3: Soft Aspects and their Configurations
Class 4: Aspects by Latitude
Class 5: Minor Aspects I
Class 6: Minor Aspects II
Class 7: Close Aspect Networks
Class 8: Midpoints I
Class 9: Midpoints II
Class 10: Midpoints III
Class 11: Practical Application Standouts and Review
Class 12: Final Exam
Appendix – Aspects and Sacred Numbers
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Week 1 - Discussion of Classical and Modern Approaches to Delineation. Mystery Chart 1
Week 2 - Mystery Chart 1
Continue work on Mystery Chart 1
Week 3 - Mystery Chart 2
Week 4 - Mystery Chart 2
Continue work on Mystery Chart 2 k.
Week 5 - Mystery Chart 3 and Client Speak
Week 6 - Mystery Chart 3 and Issue Driven Questions
Week 7 - Mystery Chart 4
Week 8 - Mystery Chart 4
Continue working with Mystery Chart 4, Explain exam procedure.
Week 9
Exam week (no class)
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1: Motions of the Earth
Class Meeting 2: The Zodiacs and Systems of Measurement
Class Meeting 3: Planetary Nodes and Celestial Latitude
Class Meeting 4: Elongation, Altitude, and Antiscia
Class Meeting 5: Declination, Parallels, Contra-Parallels and Out Of Bounds
Class Meeting 6: Fixed Stars and the Ptolemaic Cosmos
Class Meeting 7: Practical Applications of Lessons 1-6
Class Meeting 8: Astronomy and Other Bodies
Class Meeting 9: Arabic Parts/Lots
Class Meeting 10: Derived Houses and Derivative Charts
Class Meeting 11: Chart Practicum: Career Focus
Class Meeting 12: Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class 1: Time, Relationship Between Time and Distance, Standard Time, Time Zones, Sidereal Time, MC
Class 2: Ephemeris. Calculating Greenwich Mean Time
Class 3: Calculating the positions of planets. Planetary factor. Retrograde planets. Lunar Nodes
Class 4: Local Sidereal Time, Calculating LST. Intermediate Longitudes and Constant Decimal (CD), Tables. Calculating Midheaven for Intermediate Longitudes
Class 5: Tables. Calculating House Cusps. Drawing a chart
Class 6: Calculations for Intermediate Latitudes. Solar Charts and Natural Charts
Class 7: Chiron. Vertex. Midpoints. Declinations
Class 8: Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1: Profections
Class Meeting 2: Firdaria/Zodiacal Releasing
Class Meeting 3: Classic Solar Returns
Class Meeting 4: Modern Solar Returns
Class Meeting 5: The Mathematics Behind Secondary Progressions
Class Meeting 6: Midterm Exam
Class Meeting 7: Understanding Secondary Progressions
Class Meeting 8: Using Planetary Cycles for Understanding Life Phases
Class Meeting 9: Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1:
Using Primary Directions, Solar Directions, Tertiary and Minor Progressions
Class Meeting 2:
Using Progressed Declinations
Class Meeting 3:
Forecasting with Eclipses
Class Meeting 4:
Bringing It All Together: Combining Method and Message for the Client
Class Meeting 5:
Midterm Exam
Class Meeting 6:
Mystery Chart #1 and Consultation
Class Meeting 7:
Mystery Chart #2 and Consultation
Class Meeting 8:
Mystery Chart #3 and Consultation
Class Meeting 9:
Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1: Relationship Patterns: The Capacity for Relationship
Class Meeting 2: Relationship Patterns & Synastry
Class Meeting 3: The Midpoint Composite
Class Meeting 4: The Davison Composite
Class Meeting 5: Family and Group Dynamics
Class Meeting 6: Review of Synastry, Combined Charts
Class Meeting 7: Planetary Resonance Cycles
Class Meeting 8: Practice: Synastry and Combined Charts
Class Meeting 9: Final Exam
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1: Introduction. The What and Why of Ethics. Responsibility for Ethical Practice.
Class Meeting 2: ISAR Ethics Standards and Guidelines.
Class Meeting 3: NCGR , AFA and AFAN Ethics Codes
Class Meeting 4: Do No Harm, Power and Dependence Issues – Boundaries
Class Meeting 5: Confidentiality
Class Meeting 6: Sexual Issues with Clients
Class Meeting 7: Counseling, Collegial Relationships
Class Meeting 8: Intellectual Property
Class Meeting 9: Prediction/Accuracy, Continuing Education
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
Course Outline
Class Meeting 1: The Value of Stories
Class Meeting 2: The Elements of a Story
Class Meeting 3: Practice, practice, practice!
Class Meeting 4: More About Stories
Class Meeting 5: More About Stories, II.
Class Meeting 6: Review for the final exam.
All classes are held online via Zoom or GoToMeeting and are recorded if you can't make it!
All courses run for a total of 127 weeks across 4 years, and each course runs for one Semester. This course will graduate you as a Professional Practising Astrologer, ready to conduct your own astrology business and consultation practice.
An optional 5th year of Masters study is available with Business and Specialised Courses for particular brands of astrology available, including Medical, Horary, Electional and more.
Where possible, the International Academy of Astrology will run a new Basic Astrology: 001 course at the beginning of each semester, however enrolment numbers will determine the courses and number of classes for each course, each semester.
All classes are recorded and are made available to students to watch back at a later time
The Basic Astrology: 001 course does not involve homework tasks, nor does it contain a final exam. All other courses do.
Any questions about this package should be sent via email to: [email protected]